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Read more: New SparkCat Variant Found Bypassing App Store and Google Play SecurityNew SparkCat malware variant has re-emerged on the App Store and Google Play, scanning photo galleries for crypto wallet recovery phrases using advanced obfuscation techniques rare in mobile malware, Kaspersky warns.
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Read more: Gaming cyberthreats surge 86% across Southeast Asia, children in the crosshairsKaspersky has reported a sharp 86% increase in gaming-related cyberthreats detected on user devices across Southeast Asia in the second half of 2025, with popular titles including Minecraft, Roblox, and Genshin Impact among the most frequently exploited. Singapore mirrored the regional trend, recording a 22% rise in such threats over…
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Read more: New RAT malware steals data — then taunts its victimsCybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered an active malicious campaign distributing a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) that combines extensive data theft capabilities with an unusual “prankware” feature designed to psychologically taunt its victims. Dubbed CrystalX RAT, the malware is being sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) and actively promoted on YouTube…
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Read more: 1 in 3 Singapore Firms Lack Cybersecurity Staff to Tackle Supply Chain RisksA new global study by Kaspersky has found that a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals is one of the top barriers preventing organisations in Singapore from addressing supply chain and trusted relationship risks — even as supply chain attacks emerge as a leading threat to businesses worldwide. Key Findings for…
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Read more: AI Caricature Trend Raises Cybersecurity Risks In APACThe viral AI caricature trend is raising cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific (APAC), as users share personal photos and detailed prompts with artificial intelligence tools, according to Kaspersky. The AI caricature trend, popular on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn, sees users upload a personal image and ask AI tools to create…
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Read more: Fitness Trackers Risk Leaking Location and Health Data, Kaspersky WarnThe start of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb 6 is expected to drive a renewed interest in personal fitness, but cybersecurity experts are warning that the increased use of fitness trackers could expose users to serious data privacy risks. Major global sporting events have historically led to spikes…
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Read more: Quantum computing’s top 3 cybersecurity threats, and why we can’t ignore themOne of the most discussed technological challenges of the coming decade is the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. To better understand the scope of this evolving threat, we identified three of the most urgent quantum-related risks that demand action from the cybersecurity community. What…
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Read more: Cyber Threats Target Online Personal Training, Experts CautionWith more people turning to online personal training to achieve fitness goals, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned users to stay alert to growing digital risks. The rise of virtual coaching, driven by social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, has created new opportunities for trainers to reach global audiences.…
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Read more: Firms Face Strain From Fragmented Cybersecurity Tools: KasperskyMost companies continue to juggle multiple cybersecurity vendors despite the mounting costs and operational challenges this approach creates, according to new research by Kaspersky. The study, Improving Resilience: Cybersecurity Through System Immunity, found that 72 per cent of organisations operate in multi-vendor ecosystems. Nearly half of security professionals (43 per…
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Read more: Over 11 Million Gaming Accounts Leaked in 2024, Kaspersky WarnsMore than 11 million gaming account credentials were exposed in 2024 due to infostealer malware attacks, with Asia-Pacific (APAC) emerging as the most affected region, according to new research by Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI). Kaspersky’s analysis revealed that 5.7 million Steam accounts were compromised last year, alongside 6.2 million…
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